Andrew J. Vetrosky

Andrew J. Vetrosky, 82, of Bethlehem Twp., died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Hospice House of St. Luke's. Born: May 26, 1930 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Andrew and Suzanna Bandzura Vetrosky. Personal: He was the beloved husband of Gale T. Derkits Vetrosky. Andy proudly served in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 62nd Engineer Construction Battalion, during the Korean War. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. where he worked in the BOF as an instrument repairman for 43 years. Andy enjoyed sports and played baseball for the Bethlehem Steel Nailers, golfed with the Bethlehem Steel Duffers, and bowled with the Catholic Sokols and the National Sokols. He was also known as Handy Andy for his ability to repair anything. Survivors: Andy will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gale; daughter, Monica Thompson of Wescosville; two grandsons, Joshua and Jacob; and his sister, Mary Engle of Allentown. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew J. Vetrosky, Jr.; sisters, Anna Bujcs, Helen Galassi, Pauline Capkovic, Joan Thomas; and his brother, James Vetrosky. Services: A viewing will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, and again on Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 1st St., Bethlehem, PA 18020 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the
, 617 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055, and/or American
, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Online condolences may be made at www.connellfuneral.com.